September 2020

Disabled people and those with long term health conditions are getting the opportunity to tell decision makers how to improve access to physical activities, post-lockdown.

Hundreds of local people are to benefit from free training to land new jobs in the digital sector, as part of a package of measures announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson today to boost the country’s economic recovery by transforming the skills and training system.

A growing tech firm, which helps save businesses time and money when procuring goods, is opening an office in Coventry as part of its plans for expansion.

Political and business leaders in the West Midlands are calling on the Government to grant further powers and funding to the region to support an ambitious economic and community recovery.

Nick Abell, chair of the Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership (CWLEP), said: “We welcome the new range of measures which the Chancellor has introduced which will help employees of businesses in all sectors as well as reduce the expected high numbers of redundancies.

Small and medium sized businesses in the West Midlands can find out more about the thousands of HS2 contracts on offer at an online regional summit next month.

Business leaders in Coventry and Warwickshire say firms will need more support after the Government announced new Covid-19 restrictions.

The Mayor of the West Midlands, Andy Street, has marked Zero Emissions Day (21/09) by praising National Express for bringing the West Midlands a step nearer to having an all-electric bus fleet.

Businesses from a range of sectors across Coventry and Warwickshire have given the Bank of England their views on the current economic climate – amidst a warning that unemployment could approach double pre-crisis levels.

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has earned an Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award for its commitment to recruiting and supporting ex-servicemen and women and reservists.

A new rail infrastructure initiative for Warwick District has taken an important step forward with the announcement of an improvement scheme for Leamington Spa Station.

The Nuneaton community is calling for investment in the town’s leisure facilities to be top of the list if the town successfully lands multi-million-pound government funding.

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has announced its membership of a new network of councils and combined authorities leading the drive for an inclusive economic recovery across the UK.

Business leaders in Coventry and Warwickshire have given their support to a letter to the Prime Minister calling for a sharper approach to restarting the UK economy.

Coventry South MP Zarah Sultana has visited Coventry College to see how the city’s further education provider is gearing up to support learners during the Covid-19 pandemic amid a rise in demand for its courses.

A village pub landlord in south Warwickshire has found introducing table service for her guests due to COVID-19 has resulted in an interesting side effect – a big boost in drink sales.

Ten artists from Coventry and Warwickshire have been selected to receive grant-funding to take their ideas or skills to the next level.

Warwick-based energy consultancy Utility Stream has obtained a significant investment from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) Equity Finance Fund, managed by Birmingham vent

Regional Chambers of Commerce and West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) are stepping up their free support to help businesses prepare for the end of the Brexit transition period.

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Two leading figures from the business and further education sectors have been appointed chair and vice-chair of the Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership (CWLEP) to support its work driving forward the economy.

Coventry City of Culture Trust has launched a search for 15 apprentices to join the team to deliver a joyful, celebratory and impactful City of Culture year.

Work on a new extension to a laboratory building at the University of Warwick to house a colossal magnet that will be used for cutting-edge national research has been completed.

Business leaders in Coventry and Warwickshire have welcomed the launch of a new scheme designed to give young Government-backed people employment opportunities.

A socially distanced art exhibition – inspired by the public’s response to lockdown – has gone on show in Coventry.

Coventry College has landed an international and Government-backed accreditation for its approach to supporting staff and students.